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nonbeliever

American  
[non-bi-lee-ver] / ˌnɒn bɪˈli vər /

noun

  1. a person who lacks belief or faith, as in God, a religion, an idea, or an undertaking.

    Synonyms:
    cynic, questioner, skeptic, doubter

nonbeliever British  
/ ˌnɒnbɪˈliːvə /

noun

  1. a person who does not believe, esp in God and religion

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Etymology

Origin of nonbeliever

non- + believer ( def. )

Example Sentences

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Although he’s been questioning religion since he was 10 years old, he thinks that over time his status as a nonbeliever became too much of a barrier for some members of that group.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 30, 2023

And then there’s Victor, who is a nonbeliever.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 5, 2023

If God doesn’t exist in the mind of a nonbeliever, then He doesn’t.

From New York Times • May 21, 2022

Henry argued in 1976 that all Christian doctrine can be rationally explained and can persuade any nonbeliever.

From Salon • Apr. 17, 2022

He looks at me, a nonbeliever confronted with, if not evidence, then at least the possibility of God.

From "Everything, Everything" by Nicola Yoon

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